The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the life, military history, accomplishments, and controversies of Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States.

Andrew Jackson

America's $7th$ President, born in $1767$ in the Carolinas, who represented the common people and came from humble beginnings.

"Old Hickory"

A nickname given to Andrew Jackson for his toughness as a military hero of the War of $1812$.

Election of $1828$

The election won by Andrew Jackson, marking his rise to the presidency as a representative of the common man.

Spoils system

A system started by Andrew Jackson that involved giving government jobs to his political supporters.

Democratic Party

The modern political organization that Andrew Jackson helped create and is considered the founder of.

Indian Removal Act of $1830$

Legislation supported by Jackson that mandate the relocation of Native Americans to lands west of the Mississippi River.

Trail of Tears

The forced journey of Native Americans away from their homes, during which thousands of Cherokee people died.

National Bank

An institution that Andrew Jackson fought against during his presidency as one of his major controversies.

Veto power

An executive authority that Andrew Jackson used more frequently than all previous presidents.

Voting rights

The rights expanded for common white men during Jackson's presidency, signaling a new era of American democracy.

$20$ bill

The denomination of United States currency that features Andrew Jackson's face on it.